MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority struck down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by newer state laws regulating the procedure, including statutes that criminalize abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling doesn't prevent additional court challenges or prohibit lawmakers from passing an abortion ban in the future.

Women in Wisconsin will continue to have access to abortion services under a new ruling from the state's highest court.